Burgers + Blues: On Saturday, Fall Creek Vineyards hosts a "Burgers + Blues" Independence Day celebration from 11am to 5pm, which includes a lunch service from noon to 2pm. For $16, guests can pair a wine tasting with a Bubba burger, sweet potato fries, cole slaw, and a brownie, while kids can participate (sans wine) for $8. Advance reservations are requested (325.379.5361) but not required. Blues music from Bill Rives and Corporal Punishment will also be featured throughout the afternoon. Fall Creek Vineyards is located in Tow, TX - about 85 miles NW of Austin. more ›

Join award-winning Texas winemakers and chefs for a unique dining experience at one of Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival’s Hill Country Luncheons. The luncheons offer multiple courses, each prepared by a top Texas chef, carefully paired with luscious Hill Country wines in a beautiful vineyard setting. Chefs and Winemakers will be discussing their creations and offering a glimpse into their unique experiences as Texas craftsmen. more ›

While the cultures may be somewhat divergent, the climate and landscape of the Texas Hill Country have been compared to the winemaking giants of central Italy, Spain or the South of France, and Mediterranean wines like Grenache, Syrah, Viognier, Tempranillo and Sangiovese are becoming more common (especially since they can better deal with Texas' extreme weather and the need to dig deep for nutrients.) more ›